What Blu-Ray player for my dad?

Hey guys, im trying to figure out what type of blu-ray player i should recomend to my dad. He has a 73" Mits DLP. Unfortunatly at this point he's not really to sharp with technology.

He doesnt have an internet connection so that creates a problem from the start.... dont some Blu-ray disks give people without internet connections issues?

Personly i have a PS3 and know that it seems like everytime i put a new blu-ray in i have to update something.. or this or that. But i also know that the update on the PS3 is prety much idiot proof.. very easy. Are the other stand alone players as easy to update if you have an internet connection???

Pretty much i cant decide if i should recomend him a ps3 or a standalone player. At only $100 more, i love my ps3 and it has alot of neat features, but the game controler does take some getting used to to navigate movies and whatnot.

The Panasonic DMP-BD35 or Sony BDP-S350/BDP-BX1 would a great choice subject to the audio system he will use possibly changing the choice. You will need to download firmware updates to either a USB drive or CD-R and update firmware for him but it is easy and painless. If he needs analog audio for a surround system, the Panasonic DMP-BD55 or Sony BDP-S550 would be a good choice. Getting away from Panasonic or Sony at this time creates more challenges, the firmware updates aren't as timely or well designed from other manufacturers.

The Panasonic DMP-BD35 or Sony BDP-S350/BDP-BX1 would a great choice subject to the audio system he will use possibly changing the choice. You will need to download firmware updates to either a USB drive or CD-R and update firmware for him but it is easy and painless. If he needs analog audio for a surround system, the Panasonic DMP-BD55 or Sony BDP-S550 would be a good choice. Getting away from Panasonic or Sony at this time creates more challenges, the firmware updates aren't as timely or well designed from other manufacturers.

Chris

I agree with you i would go with the panasonic dmp-bd35($299 at Bestbuy)if u can find on.Or go with the sony s550($329 at bestbuy)the both Bd players have all the hd audio,and the s550 has analog out and for $30 more i think its the best one.

I think the big reason is if he has a universal remote, and does not want to buy a separate Blue Tooth remote to control the PS3, then that would not be the best solution possibly. There are alternatives like the IR Blue-wave USB adapter, but then you would need a learning remote to use that to only have one remote, and then you still could not turn it on or off with it.